The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-04-20
A Column Of Interesting News from
the Town of Greenwood.
GREENWOOD, S. C., April 70, 1851

We are told by our farmer friends that the
grain crops especially oats, are being serious
" damaged by the dry weather.
We have examined an orchard and found
that q considerable quantity of fruit was not
destroyed hy the late frosts. The crop may
yet be an average one i'll quantity if not in
quality.
MIR. Geo. c. Bradley and wife, of Troy, spent
last Sunday and Monday with DR.. a. p.
Boozer and other relatives here.
Mr.. J. w. Sproles is very successful as a
dealer in cows, AS horse trader lie admits
that he Is q failure.
All of GreenwOod's representatives at the
meeting OF the South Carolina Presbytery at
Troy, agree that the TroJans understand per-
fectly the art Of entertaining. Their hospital
ity was sincere and unlimited.
Miss Bessie Partlow, of Eirlseys, spent n
day or two last week with Misses Sarah and
Mr.. j. r Simmons, after spending two
weeks In Florida, returned last week, His
stay In the Land Of Flowers" though brief,
was exceedingly pleasant.
The number of our loafers does not decrease
as the fine weather and busy farming season
approaches. If q few OF the leaders OF this
worthless SC were made to know something
Of the law against vagraucy and lis penal
ties, this crime breeding haplt OF ldleness
authorities apply the remedy and zee II our
streets cannot cleared Of a few OF the black
yagabonds who now baSk in the sun from
early morn till dewy eve" instead OF JOINING
employment
Dr. S. l.. Swygert and Mr.. w. II. Bailey re.
turned from the meeting Of the State Medical
Association at Aiken on last Friday. They
went through tho country in buggy ior TIE
purpose OF visiting relatives and friends,
which added much to tho pleasure OF the
trip. x,.
Vile not long since, and Judge Prcssy's sub
seuucnt action in advising that no effort be
made 10 bring the lynchers to trial has
brought forth howl OF discontent IRON from
three-fourths of the newspapers in the State
In this we feel sure that the true opinions
and feelings Of the people are not expressed.
Having seen that justice is travesticd by our
no matter how conclusive the proof OF his
guilt the Yorkville lynchers were justiflabe
In Immediately Furnishing the miserable rep
rcsentatves or gang Of sworn outlaws,
is com1neridable, and for his good sense he
should be honored, not condemned, IN spite
Of a desire to cater to Northern sentiment,
which alone has prompted such wholesale de-
nuncatiOn.
Mr. G. A. Bradley's fine voice added much
to the fine singing of the Presbyterian church
choir on last Sunday.
Rev. j. A. Mundy, an evangelist VINO mas
been very successful in several of the South
crn States, is now here: He preached In
bursts Hall last night. He will conduct ser
vices in the same hall every night this week
and perhaps Hs s xeny ma
u
them interesting and attractive. Come ana
Col. S. a. Pearce OF Columbia spent \ part
of last week with his son Capt. W: H. Pearce
Their quarry here is now worked by large
force OF hands. Belgian blocks are now be-
ing shipped to Cincinnati 10 I'LL contract
Mr.. ". F. Rowland of Donaldsville who has
been in Florida since last Summer, spent last
Sunday in town Oh his way home.
Rev. w. H. Leavell of Boston. Mass, is Wis
iting his brother, Mr. John r. Leavell.
Tie rates to Charleston during the Floral
Fair will be much higher than was antlclpat-
ed and many persons will not attend on ac-
count of the unusually high price OF tickets
as now offered by, the railroads. A cut ~
rates would be welcomed but Is not expected.
The Greenwood Munchausen club was Or
ganzed few weeks since, and Is now In
fiourshing condition. Not having the neces'
sary qualification we were told BY one OF the
mem bers that we need not apply for member
ship, consequently we have learned but lille
of the workings of the organization. The
boldest and most accomplished member Is
considered president until another SHOWS MS
superiority and ability.
we are now having an egg famine. Eggs
have not been as scarce before In years.
We still hear that Survivors Association
will be organized here soon.
Green wood will lose another OF her charm
ing young ladies soon. Our loss will be Alb
beville's gain.
The Greenwood Division Sons Of Temper
An attendance of all the members, with plen-
ty of recruits is desired.
Rev. j. a. Wood and wife are now residents
o: this place. Mr.: Wood is travelling as agent
of the Southern Methodist Publishing House.
The demand for Justice is now very great,
if we are to judge by the amount of work that
Is done in Trial Justice Blakes office. Three
our four cases are frequently disposed of in
one day. In nine cases out OF ten the persons
concerned arc negroes.
That Prohibition and the cause Of temper
ance Is gaining ground none can DOUBT
There is beginning to be felt the stirring of an
prehension Of danger to our civilization. The
fight will be desperate, and 1t may be pro.
tracted, but the is not doubtful:
Your correSpopdent Is indebted to many
friends for kindness during a recent illness.
DR.. Charles G. TagsarL Is now ut Ninety1Six
where he Is engaged in the drug business IN
connection with q regular practice OF medi-
cine.
Bony Williams who was arrested and car
ried to Edeefield by Deputy Marshal Lyon
one day last week Is now ut home having
been released on last Wednesday:
several hours hero last Friday ON his way to
Mccormick.
Gallagher Brothers are doing some of the
finest Photographic work that we os have ever v,I
All of the stores in town will be closed on
Monday the second day Of May. The young
people will 20 Oh picnic excursion TO one
of the favorite resorts near town. Inc Klnd-
ness of the merchants In giving the holiday
is highly appreciated by the young men, who
have had but little time for pleasure during
the busy wint0r season.
Mr.. j. w. Greene was appointed by the
Presbytery OF South Carolina delegate to
the General Assembly Of the southern Pres
bytcrian church which meets in ST. Louis,
Mo-, in May,
sion. was arrested here last Saturday for ob-
tanning goods under false pretenccs at Laurens
q day or two before.
Mai a. McNeill Is In town.
Capt. j. W. Lites visited DR.. a. P. Boozer
Cen Nj. c. Butler will deliver address at
the closing exercises Of the Greenwood Male
College in June. The institution Is to be COM
plimented Oh securing this distinguished Oral
Col. O. T. Calhoun of Abbeville was in town
yesterday on professional business.
The IN merchants named below have agreed to
close their places of business ut SIX o'clock IN
the afternoon, commencing May lst, until
September lst:
&. Alex. Swygert,
ID. J. Raborn,
Bailey, Borkesdole Co.,
J. {. Niclles,
Parks & Ducket,
j. X. burst,
Miss T. Bond,
NJ. A. f. Waller,
II. B. Reynolds,
Miss l.. ii Johnson,
j. r. Leavcll jr, w
A. Rosenberg. M-AC.
Puzzle IL Out, If You Can.
II have been very much bothered lately
said n horse dealer to q reporter, with IL ques-
tion' arising out of IL deal which has been TO
me n source Of greater annoyance than the
siStccn puzzle. I sold a horse to B. for $50 In
n horse.
repurchrsed the animal for so. | then inl-
mediately resold him for S65. The question
is: How much did gain or lose on the trans.
action? When l bonght the horse back for
SO | certainly made $40, and when | sold
again for S65 I assuredly lost S. Now, if l
gain $40 and lose 81 my net gain is, it seems to